28 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1896
Page
1
Washington debate over legislative agenda and reforms highlighted as the session proceeds. The piece notes calls for action on state governance and policy priorities, reflecting public interest in legislative outcomes and potential changes.
The speaker argues Washington should attract a large appropriation to house a State Normal School with 300 to 400 students year round. They contend northern and southern state balance, praise Col. Bell and Palmer, note potential donation of the Academy building if Washington offers $15,000, and urge immediate action.
An attorney from Oskaloosa says the celebrated Conklin murder case, which consumed three weeks of Judge Dewey's time there, may be tried here. The earlier jury disagreed, and a change of venue will likely be sought in a new trial.
Mr and Mrs Henry Eicher returned home to find their fire out and attempted to relight it. He poured coal oil into the stove which exploded up lifting him and singeing eyebrows and mustache. Coal oil proves dangerous near stoves and a town paper reflects local life through ads and social notes.
The Centerville Citizen reports a Iowa forecast with fair weather tonight and Wednesday. It notes J A White’s Washington visit to inspect a K of P hall and opera house plans, and his interest in an opera house for Centerville. Dr Howard Boyer, son of a respected citizen, locates here and opens an office near Crail’s store, joining two other homeopathic physicians in the city.
Bargain event at Babb’s offers suits and overcoats priced to appeal to value seekers. Shoppers check in for affordable fashion choices and potential discounts on essential outerwear.
Hear Russell H Conwell on Saturday February 8 at the Graham Opera House. The program promises strong oratory and a lively evening with notes that draw crowd interest and a favorable reception.
A group of Baptist young people spent a social evening on a sleigh ride to Conrad Linds last night and enjoyed the outing together.
Al Morehouse Prince Knox and Alonzo Beitel advertised the John Dillon excursion then. A large youth crowd planned coasting on Brighton hill tonight. Warren affair suspects waived examination at Oskaloosa and head to grand jury next term. Red Men group to meet tomorrow with J J Kellogg lecture on Pocahontas. Spring Term runs April 6 to June 11 with extra review classes and 39 tuition.
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